Science Spot Kids

Science Spot Kids

Science Spot Kids

When it comes to books on other planets and robots, updated nonfiction books for kids are essential. After all, before the space race between NASA and the Russian space program, certain dictionaries defined rockets as fictional modes of travel. Likewise, some of the robotic toys kids play with today may have only been seen in sci fi videos just a few years prior.

With that in mind, here are two science books for kids that go into the history of robots and search for alien life, while outlining new advances in robotics and astrobiology.

Robots: From Everyday to Out of this World

Adrienne Mason, author of many articles for National Geographic Kids magazine, covers the history of robots for kids in this nonfiction book full of robot pictures and photos.